The Committee

The Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee is appointed by the
President of The Mississippi Bar. It consists of nine volunteer
members, who serve three year staggered terms.

The Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee is charged with
investigating complaints against non-attorneys and foreign
attorneys not properly admitted to practice in Mississippi who are
accused of engaging in activity that constitutes the unauthorized
practice of law. Upon completion of its investigation, the
committee then determines whether such activity is in fact the
unauthorized practice of law. If the Committee determines that an
individual has engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, it will
issue a cease and desist letter. The Committee may also report
their findings to the local county or district attorney for
possible criminal prosecution.

The Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee cannot give advisory
opinions about whether a certain activity constitutes the
unauthorized practice of law.